2. Mr. PRICEasked the Minister of Labour the total cost of the courts of referees for the first six months of 1931 and 1932, respectively, and how the amounts are made up as between chairmen's fees, representative or assessor's fees, and other charges?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONAs the reply contains a table of figures, I will, if I may, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the reply:
§ Figures for the month of June, 1932, are not yet available. The amounts paid during the six months ended 31st May, 1931, and 31st May, 1932, respectively, on account of (a) remuneration to chairmen of courts of referees, and (b) travelling, subsistence, compensation for loss of earnings and incidental expenses, of chairmen, members of courts of referees, and boards of assessors and witnesses, and claimants summoned to attend meetings, were as follows:
| — | 6 months to 31st May, 1931 | 6 months to 31st May,1932. |
| £ | £ | |
| Remuneration to chairman of courts of referees. | 50,902 | 54,638 |
| Other expenses as specified above. | 8,863 | 8,143 |
| Totals | £59,765 | £62,781 |
§ No fees are payable except in the case of chairmen of courts of referees. Compensation for loss of earnings is payable only in the case of workmen representatives.